Events

Thousands of buyers from throughout the greater Knoxville area and beyond will come view the wares of more than 225 crafters. Items range from ceramics and glassware to metal work and jewelry, to baskets and much more! The quality of the event and superb reputation of the crafters have made this one of the area’s…

The Cherohala Challenge is one of the most demanding and scenic cycling events in the Southeast, testing riders with 115 miles and more than 10,350 feet of climbing across Tennessee and North Carolina. Beginning in Vonore, cyclists tackle the legendary 318 curves of the Tail of the Dragon before descending into the breathtaking Joyce Kilmer…

Experience the excitement of the Moonshine Rod Run, an annual antique and street rod car show held each June at Newport City Park in East Tennessee. This popular family-friendly event attracts more than 450 classic car, antique automobile, and street rod owners from across the region for a weekend filled with vintage vehicles, a parade,…

Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival is an annual event set against the scenic backdrop of the Smoky Mountains at the Maryville Greenway Amphitheater. This popular East Tennessee event features regional craft breweries, live music, games, and plenty of space to relax along the greenway. Admission includes beer tastings, a commemorative cup, food, an…

About Date Times Friday, June 19, 2026, 9am-5pm; Saturday, June 20, 2026 9am-4pm Daily admission, $10; 2-day pass, $15; Children under 12, free Free parking. More than 200 regional and national quilts on display. Shop vendors and a boutique of unique items handcrafted by guild members. Scavenger hunts for the young ones. Friday only, we…

One of the region’s largest events, the Annual Lavender Festival celebrates health, herbs, and the environment. Enjoy live music, shopping with artisan vendors, a lively children’s tent, free cooking demonstrations, educational presentations throughout the day. The festival is free. Special rates in area hotels for festival goers at http://jacksonsquarelavenderfestival.orgFor more information about other events in…

Experience the Oakes Daylily Festival in East Tennessee, featuring six acres of colorful daylily blooms, family-friendly activities, free admission, and daylily plants for sale.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Museum of Appalachia’s Annual Fourth of July Anvil Shoot. Experience a historic Appalachian tradition, explore pioneer exhibits, and enjoy family-friendly fun in Clinton, Tennessee. Experience a one-of-a-kind Independence Day tradition at the Annual Fourth of July Anvil Shoot at the Museum of Appalachia. This historic Appalachian celebration recreates a centuries-old…

Celebrate Independence Day at Rockin’ The Docks in Lenoir City Park. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, food vendors, and fireworks over Fort Loudoun Lake at this free East Tennessee tradition.

Celebrate Independence Day at Smokin’ the Water, Kingston’s annual Fourth of July festival held along the scenic waterfront of the Clinch River and Watts Bar Lake. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food and craft vendors, a BBQ cook-off, homemade raft races, a boat parade, and the popular doggie pageant. The festivities conclude with…